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title: .NET Meetups | .NET Foundation
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                    .NET Meetups!
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                    Find a meetup
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                    .NET meetups are a great and fun way of meeting other like-minded developers, and joining one couldn't be easier.
                    Learn about tricks & tips, discover the latest .NET has to offer, or just come to be inspired.
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                    <a href="https://www.meetup.com/pro/dotnet" class="site-button site-button--pink">Browse .NET meetups</a>
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                    .NET Virtual User Group
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                    Are you a .NET developer or someone that is interested learning how to build apps across web, mobile, desktop, server and more with .NET? Join the <a href="https://www.meetup.com/dotnet-virtual-user-group/">.NET Virtual User Group</a>, where you can find .NET meetups around the globe that are hosting their events online that you can attend.
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                    Start a meetup
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                    There is always room for more .NET meetups. If there&apos;s no active group in your area, no problem! You&apos;re the boss now. By hosting a meetup, you&apos;ll not only tap into talent in your area, you&apos;ll make new friends while impressing your boss and beefing up your resume. Win-win-win-win.
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                    <a href="https://aka.ms/add-dotnet-meetup/" class="site-button site-button--pink">Register your meetup</a>
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                    Meetup resources
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                    Need some content to present at one of your upcoming meetups? We have you covered with awesome .NET presentation materials including full presentations, workshops, and more.
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